Stevenson’s army, March 11

– Politico has the most complete report on the Polish MiG story. But read the transcript of DOD’s Kirby.

– Bipartisan blowback in the Senate.

-78 mostly academic figures send their own letter opposing a no fly zone.

– NYT says Biden will suspend Russia’s PNTR [aka MFN]

-Former CIA official Paul PIllar has excellent piece on what a Ukraine ceasefire has to look like. Be sure to click on link to article by Prof. Zartman.

– NYT reports what Russians hear about the war and what China is reporting.

In other news, Africom wants US troops in Somalia.

–South Korean winner promises defense boost.

-NYT assesses redistricting as even for parties.

Congress added to defense spending. And look what it did for the legislative branch:

Jet setting— Report language directs more robust cyber training for lawmakers and staff traveling abroad, including security for their personal devices. 

Intern cash — On average, each Senate office will be allocated around $70,000 for intern compensation.

House compensation study — House Chief Administrative Office is directed to explore ways to increase survey participation and options to mandate participation in the compensation study. 

Senate Daycare — The Senate “encourages all stakeholders to continue working towards selecting a preferred site option for site expansion”… keep an eye on the most cutthroat waitlist in town.

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